The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 40,500
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 33,900
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid is 3.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
73.2 in
Width
72.1 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.7 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
191.1 in
Length
187.7 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3115 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
809 lb
20.62 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
JF
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.05 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
21.05 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
No data
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2136 mi
Range
719 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
719 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
30.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data